4.4 Propose a strategy to manage risks when balancing individual rights and duty of care in own area of responsibility

Answer: 1.2 - Different kinds of Barriers that may exist are:

Cultural barriers can prevent, for example, consideration of spiritual, relational or dietary needs that do not conform to traditional expectations. For example 'it took 3 days to organize Halal food'.

Personal barriers, for example, where healthcare staff hold individual prejudices that influence their practice. These actions may be conscious, but can often be unconscious or unwitting.

Attitudinal barriers are not as easy to identify as physical barriers, but they can feel every bit as real to those who are exposed to them.

Physical in nature observed in the built environment. For example in accessing buildings, narrow doorways, and the absence of lifts or accessible toilets.

When any of the above occurs individuals may feel oppressed, helpless and disempowered, loose self-esteem, withdrawn and depressed. In healthcar...(short extract)

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